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Cowboy Builders
Tips, tricks and information on how to spot rogue and cowboy builders and also a platform for you to post and warn others of cowboy builders you may have encountered and help to spread the word of their dodgy dealings
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foreman or a site manager or anyone who knows help with building site regulations
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